Broad Faculty Scholar in the Neurosciences Award
Broad Faculty Scholar in the Neurosciences Award supports Duke faculty pursuing new neurobiological research toward the prevention and cure of neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease.
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Funder: Ruth K. Broad Biomedical Research Foundation
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Application) | July 31, 2030 (Final report)
Funding Amounts: $125,000 per year for three years
Summary: Seed funding for Duke faculty pursuing innovative neurobiological research toward the prevention and cure of neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease.
Key Information: The proposed research must represent a new direction for the applicant’s laboratory.
Description
The Broad Faculty Scholar in the Neurosciences Award, administered by the Ruth K. Broad Biomedical Research Foundation, provides seed support for high-priority, high-potential neurobiological research directed toward the prevention and cure of neurodegenerative diseases. It supports an innovative, pre-NIH project led by a Duke faculty member, with particular emphasis on work that could advance understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.
The award is intended to foster a new direction within the applicant’s laboratory rather than continue an established line of investigation. Selection focuses on scientific quality, uniqueness, and the research’s potential to deepen understanding of neurodegenerative disorders. Applicants describe the work to be undertaken, the potential impact of the knowledge gained, and its possible relationship to Alzheimer’s disease.
